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Turn your favorite science fan’s drink into an experience they’ll never forget. Start with The Macallan’s single malt Scotch whisky, then get creative with the rest. You know simple sipping won’t suffice; to truly savor their whisky, the curious will want to learn about the drink, studying up on the double cask process (aged in American and European oak for a unique blend of sweet and spicy) and what it means to be single malt (produced by a single distillery in north-east Scotland). Help them get the most out of their malt with these gifts chosen to complement the bottle--and entertain inquiring minds.
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old & A Cocktail Smoking Box
The Double Cask 12 Years Old needs no alteration. But a smoking box will provide endless hours of fun for those who like to experiment. Try starting with oak, cherry, hickory, mesquite, or wood chips from a Sherry-seasoned oak cask. Each wood will enhance different flavors found in this warm, golden whisky, from creamy butterscotch sweetness, to honeyed wood spice.
Fun fact: Researchers have linked an olfactory receptor called OR10G4 to guaiacol, a smoky-smelling compound found in whisky. People with poor guaiacol detection may enjoy the smoked flavor more than sharper sniffers because they don’t find it as overwhelming. No need to demand 23andme results before gifting. Just buy the box and let the self-discovery begin.
The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old & Artisan Dark Chocolate
Pairing the perfect bean to bar dark chocolate with The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old can prime taste buds to pull notes of vanilla or subtle spices from the whisky. Try cinnamon or ginger infused varieties for those who like to keep it spicy, or a high quality milk chocolate for sweets lovers.
The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old & A Ice Ball Maker
A sphere has less surface area than any other shape of the same volume, so the ice will melt more slowly, keeping the drink chilled without diluting it as much--the perfect way to enjoy the sweet, warm taste of The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old.
The Macallan Rare Cask & A Character Decanter
Serve the ruby red Rare Cask from a dragon or a quirky character for the perfect combo of stately and fun. You can’t go wrong: Decanting the whisky won’t change its taste, so it’s truly all about the presentation. Just be sure to pick glass or crystal so the decanter itself doesn’t add any unwanted flavor.
The Macallan Estate & A Tulip-Shaped Glass
A glass with a wider base and narrower rim is said to concentrate aromas, so you won’t miss a note of The Macallan Estate's complex scent, from warm notes of cinnamon and wood spice, to sweet lemon, banana and caramel. Add a stem to keep your hand’s stink away from your nose.
This story was produced by WIRED Brand Lab for The Macallan.
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